213: THE CHASE

ARIEL’S POV

I walked into the grocery store; my mind occupied with the list of items I needed to pick up for dinner. As I made my way through the aisles, I overheard two little children arguing loudly near the candy

section.

“I saw it first!” the little boy exclaimed, tugging on a colorful pack of gummy bears.

“No, I did! You always get the first pick!” The little girl retorted, trying to snatch the pack from his

grasp.

I couldn’t help but smile as I watched the familiar scene unfold before me. It reminded me of my twins back in Canada, who always fought over the smallest things. Sometimes. Oh, the sweet memories. Things weren’t the same anymore.

“I I made my way towards them, hoping to intervene before things got too out of hand. “Excuse me, said, catching their attention. “What seems to be the problem here?”

The children turned to look at me, their faces red with anger and frustration. “He won’t let me have the gummy bears!” the little girl complained.

“Well, it seems like there’s only one solution to this problem,” I told them, grinning.

They both looked at me, confusion evident on their faces. “What solution?” the little boy asked, still holding onto the gummy bears tightly.

I reached into my purse and pulled out a handful of coins. “I’ll buy both of you a pack of gummy bears each. How does that sound?”

Their eyes widened in surprise and excitement. “Really?” they both exclaimed in unison.

I nodded, a smile spreading across my face. “Yes, really. But on one condition,” I said, holding up a

finger.

to promise me that you won’t fight anymore. No more arguing

at each other, nodding in agreement. “Okay, we

beaming with happiness.

pick out their own pack of gummy bears. As they excitedly made their choices, I drew my mind back

the children turned to me, their faces filled with gratitude. “Thank you so much!”

a nostalgic feeling washing over me.

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way to the counter to pay for my proverbs, and I couldn’t help tout amite at the thought of the two

your captive for now but you do not have to be scared, my baby. F’ll save you from

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when I saw her. Harriet was walking along the side of the road, her head down and her hands stuffed in the pockets of her black

of my car and started running towards her, my feet pounding against the pavement. She

my

getting closer. I could see the fear in her eyes, and it only fueled me. I needed to talk to her

the ground as we left the road behind and entered a deserted, sandy landscape. I could feel the sand crunching between my toes as we

as she hit the ground, but she didn’t stay down for long. She quickly scrambled to her feet

do you want?” she spat, her voice filled with venom.

want my

daughter? I have no idea where she is. And she doesn’t

sneered.

dare she insult me in such a way? Without thinking, I lashed out and punched her in the face, causing her to

that way,” I growled, my fists clenched at my sides.

cruel sound that sent shivers down my spine. “You think you can just do shit and demand your

and I swear, I was ready to

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